New Releases by Malka Drucker

Here is the first handbook to help you discover how to access the secrets of the second half of life. The reward is wisdom, serenity, and deeper self-knowledge. In the first half of life we strive, work, compete, achieve, and accumulate. Will we do this until we die? Because we live in a world that worships youth, aging in America isn''t pleasant; we have no imagination for the spiritual adventure that aging offers. While Embracing Wisdom doesn''t shirk from the real challenges of this time of life, it points to a new understanding of how to experience loss not as tragedy but as compost for wisdom. Based upon the pioneering work of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Embracing Wisdom: Soaring in the Second Half of Life presents aging in the 21st Century as the newest frontier in human development. It sets a path and purpose for the boomer generation to complete life successfully and leave a legacy to future generations.

From its beginnings, America, founded on religious freedom, has been a land of opportunity for Jews socially as well as spiritually. Here are profiles of twenty-one individuals who have enriched America and the lives of Americans through their achievements in such areas as science, sports, film making, and civil rights. An inspiring journey through more than two centuries of American Jewish history.

Contributors to Women and Judaism describe the many ways in which women are claiming a place in and changing the face of this ancient religion. "Women and Judaism," the editor writes, "carries an intention to do more than bring the reader new ideas to ponder. For Jewish women, it''s a charge to claim and re-claim their rightful place in their tradition ... For non-Jewish sisters, we hope that it encourages you to bring change in your traditions as you learn of our effort to be counted as full members of an ancient spiritual community." In this all-encompassing exploration of Judaism for the modern woman, readers attend the first the Bat Mitzvah 70 years ago, hear an imagined response of biblical mothers asked to give up their children, and learn how each holiday contains an ecological message. Readers explore the power of women within a patriarchal tradition, including the story of the first woman rabbi. Readers see demonstrations of how women keep body, mind, and spirit alive, read a new view of biblical women as heroic role models, and enter the memory of women Holocaust survivors. Some contributors write about sexuality, power, and vulnerability, while others present the newest women''s rituals, including Rosh Hodesh and mikveh.

"Since the beginning of time, women have been sustainers of spiritual communities--now, they''re strengthening them in leadership roles." -- inside cover.

A young man proves himself to be resourceful and brave, despite the mockery of his nagging mother-in-law, when he wears the skin of the ferocious sea monster he has slain.

Jacob moet tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog onderduiken wanneer Warschau door de Duitsers wordt bezet. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.

An alphabet book introducing Jewish holidays and their customs.

Based on a true story, and from the co-author of Rescuers, the courageous and vividly told story of one boy and the courageous family who risks everything to save him. Once Jacob Gutgeld lived with his family in a beautiful house in Warsaw, Poland. He went to school and played hide-and-seek in the woods with his friends. But everything changed the day the Nazi soldiers invaded in 1939. Suddenly it wasn''t safe to be Jewish anymore.

Recounts the history and rituals of ten Jewish holidays, including appropriate games, recipes, and songs.

Grandma explains the meaning of Hanukkah while showing Molly how to cook latkes for the holiday.

A detailed account of the often turbulent life and career of Mexico''s most famous woman artist.

A biography of the man who resurrected Hebrew, lost for 2000 years except for reading and writing, as an everyday language, thus uniting Jews of the modern world by providing a common tongue.

Describes the traditional Jewish ceremonies celebrating birth, puberty, marriage, and death.

Discusses the origins, rituals, and evening meal of the Sabbath holiday; special Sabbaths that occur during the year; and Sabbath customs celebrated in other countries. Includes games, recipes, puzzles, and crafts.

Describes how a television show is made, from story idea through casting and filming to airing of the finished show.

Discusses the longest and happiest holiday season in the Jewish year, and explains the customs, history, and meaning connected with it. Includes games, recipes, puzzles, crafts, and a glossary of terms.

Retells the story of the Exodus and relates its meaning to the Seder meal and Passover preparations. Includes recipes, crafts, puzzles, and games for celebrating the oldest Jewish holiday.

Discusses the meaning of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur customs. Includes recipes, crafts, puzzles, and games.

A biography of one of the few National League baseball players to hit over fifty home runs in a single season.

Introduces the history, customs, rituals, foods, games, and gifts associated with the Festival of Lights and includes recipes, crafts, and puzzles for celebrating the Jewish holiday.

A biography of the only major league pitcher to have 200 or more strikeouts in nine consecutive seasons.